ITST 305 Review Quiz

What are some benefits of cloud computing?

• It lowers costs by reducing the need for expensive equipment.

• It gives unlimited storage and computing power for free.

• none of the above

How do businesses pay for cloud services?

• They must make large upfront payments before using cloud services.

• They can increase or decrease usage as needed.

• none of the above

What does BAAS (Backup as a Service) do?

• all choices are correct

• It removes the need for businesses to use physical storage devices.

• It stores backup copies of data in the cloud.

What is the difference between SAAS, PAAS, and IAAS?

• SAAS (Software as a Service) - Provides ready-to-use apps like Netflix and Google Docs.

• PAAS (Platform as a Service) - Offers tools for building and testing apps.

• all are correct

How does cloud computing help businesses stay competitive?

• It provides automatic software updates.

• all are correct

• It locks businesses into fixed computing resources that cannot change.

What can happen if a cloud service update goes wrong?

• The service might stop working, and some data could be lost.

• Updates always improve the service without any problems.

• all are correct

A company relies on cloud services, but their internet goes down. What happens?

• Employees won’t be able to use cloud-based apps until the internet is back.

• Cloud apps will still work without the internet.

• The cloud provider will automatically send offline backups to users.

How can a company protect its cloud data from hackers?

• Use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.

• Trust that the cloud is 100% safe without extra security.

• Occasionally update security settings and limit who can access the data.

A government asks a cloud company for user data. What could happen?

• The cloud provider may have to share data if required by law.

• User data is always 100% private, and no one can access it.

• none of the above

Which of these are cloud-based services?

• Google Drive and Dropbox for storing files.

• none of the above

• Microsoft Excel installed on a personal computer